Type 1 Diabetes
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Hi, well I’ve had a busy week. My brother seemed like he had the flu, and it just wouldn’t end and he was getting worse, so while I was at school they took him to the emergency room so now he’s in the hospital, and he’s going to stay there for a while.
My mom’s been freaking out over me, so I wanted to ask any doctors their opinion on if they think type 1 diabetes is caused by a virus, if it’s hereditary, or if it’s something else.
Your other responders gave you good answers. They know there is a genetic factor, but not in the traditional sense. I believe the chance of you developing it now is only around 5% since your brother has it. Then there’s an environmental factor that triggers it. They don’t know what that is.
The best thing you can do is give your Mom a hug, and tell her you found out that there is nothing she could have done to prevent it. Because that’s the truth. Hopefully someone has told her that, so she isn’t tearing herself up with guilt. I know exactly how it is … my daughter was diagnosed with type 1 a year ago, when she was 2. It’s going to be rough for all of you for a while, but it does get better.
Feel free to email if you or your Mom need someone to talk to 
) And take care.
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October 20th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
My husband’s diabetes (type 1) was caused by a virus. No one else in his family has diabetes. Good luck and I hope your brother gets better soon.
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October 20th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
In type 1 diabetes, your immune system — which normally fights harmful bacteria or viruses — attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This leaves you with little or no insulin. Instead of being transported into your cells, sugar builds up in your bloodstream.
The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown. Genetics may play a role. Exposure to certain viruses may serve as a trigger as well.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/type-1-diabetes/DS00329/DSECTION=causes
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October 20th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Your other responders gave you good answers. They know there is a genetic factor, but not in the traditional sense. I believe the chance of you developing it now is only around 5% since your brother has it. Then there’s an environmental factor that triggers it. They don’t know what that is.
The best thing you can do is give your Mom a hug, and tell her you found out that there is nothing she could have done to prevent it. Because that’s the truth. Hopefully someone has told her that, so she isn’t tearing herself up with guilt. I know exactly how it is … my daughter was diagnosed with type 1 a year ago, when she was 2. It’s going to be rough for all of you for a while, but it does get better.
Feel free to email if you or your Mom need someone to talk to
) And take care.
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October 20th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
type 1 diabetes is hereditary and pretty much just bad luck. it isnt caused by any viruses or stuff like that and type 1 is totally different then type 2 and make sure that you dont get them mixed up. the bad thing about type 1 is that he is going to have it for the rest of his life unlike type 2 diabetics (most of them) that just has to exercise and watch what they eat and they can get rid of it. Type 1 diabetics just get the short end of the deal and end up becoming diabetic by sheer bad luck and type 2 diabetics (most of them) pretty much do it to themselves by not exercising and eating wrong.
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